Sebastian Janßen

Sebastian Janßen is a Professor of General Surveying at the Technische Hochschule Georg Agricola (THGA), specializing in geodata management, mine surveying, and photogrammetry. He also serves as a lecturer for 'Strata and Ground Movement' at TU Clausthal since 2020. His career spans academic research and industry roles in mining engineering, with affiliations to institutions like RWTH Aachen University and EON SE.

• Education: Studied mine surveying at RWTH Aachen University (2001–2008), with international stations at TU Helsinki, University of Exeter, and TU Delft.
• Degree: Promoted to Dr.-Ing. (PhD equivalent) in 2017.

His research focuses on geodata collection using classical methods, remote sensing, and mine surveying, with applications in project management and post-mining sustainability. His publications since 2010 highlight expertise in longwall mining innovation, coal supply risk analysis, and environmental reclamation in ore mining. He participates in academic governance as Chairman of the Electoral Board (2022–present) and Senate Commission for Teaching (2024–present).

Janßen is a member of professional organizations including the German Mine Surveyors Association (DMV), Society of German Metallurgists and Miners (GDMB), and DVW e.V. Society for Geodesy, Geoinformation, and Land Management. He contributes to standardization in the NABau working committee for mine surveying.